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RJ55 NKF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,773 mi
Last recorded137,773 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NKF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 131,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 124,131 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers poor

Spare wheel missing

Pass 2 May 2018 115,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheels lightly binding unloaded

Fail 2 May 2018 115,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheels lightly binding unloaded

Pass 12 May 2017 114,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,009 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti freeze level below minimum

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,419 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,792 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,601 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,851 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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RJ55 NKF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 75,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 NKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ55 NKF registered?

RJ55 NKF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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